Madden 2012: Which NFL Teams Did EA Sports Most Disrespect?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 11: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens during their pre season game on August 11, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Since Madden 12 was released earlier this week, NFL fans all over the world are playing it.

And for those who have already checked it out, or even if you have yet to play it, allow us to help you decide on which team to choose before beginning in franchise mode.

Most of the teams got the rating they deserved, but there were a few who were shown disrespect.

So, check back soon for an update on which teams should have been rated higher.

In turn, it'll help you make a more conscientious decision when picking teams.

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Madden '12 Ratings: Ravens and Eagles Receive Biggest Snub

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Despite All Their Offseason Moves, Balty and Philly Should Have Been Rated Higher

When the Madden '12 ratings were revealed in early August, the Baltimore Ravens were rated an 86 overall, while the Philadelphia Eagles were also an 86 overall.

Let's begin with the Ravens.

Although they no longer have Willis McGahee, they replaced him with former Miami Dolphin RB, Ricky Williams.

So along with Ray Rice, Baltimore doesn't lose a step in the backfield.

They've also significantly improved at WR with rookie Torrey Smith (Maryland), as well as acquiring Lee Evans from the Bills in a trade with Buffalo (and they still have Anquan Boldin).

Now, they are without Todd Heap (with the Cardinals), as well as veteran WR Derrick Mason, but youth of a nation is slowly beginning to take over in Baltimore.

Defensively, Ray Lewis (yes he's old) is still a beast, and Ed Reed continues to be the ball hog that he is.

In addition, rookie DB Jimmy Smith (Colorado) adds some talent, and the front seven still provides Terrell Suggs and Haloti Ngata to offenses.

The Ravens after all they've done this offseason, should have been the same, if not higher, than Pittsburgh.

Switching gears to the NFC East and the Philadelphia Eagles, the critically dubbed "Super Bowl or bust" team for 2011 is only an 86 overall.

Thing is, they're rated lower than Atlanta, and only one up of Chicago despite landing some insane talent after the lockout.

Obviously Mike Vick remains under center, but Ronnie Brown (although injury prone) adds nice depth behind LeSean McCoy at RB, while WR Steve Smith (from the Giants) is a solid complement to Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson.

Rookie RB Noel Devine (West Virginia) is a perfect fit for Philly's offensive system, so expect him to earn some decent playing time as well.

Move to their dark-side, and CBs Nmamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will lock-down opposing WRs.

Also, look for rookies Jaiquawn Jarrett (Temple) to be a nickel or dime back contributor and LB Casey Matthews (Oregon) to add much talented youth and depth.

Then count DE Jason Babin on the DL with stud Trent Cole and opposing QBs will be very, very concerned.

So after seeing all the talent the Eagles now have, how they were rated only one notch above the Bears (who have declined) is beyond me.

However, if you have to choose between either Philadelphia or Baltimore as to who got disrespected more, it's the Eagles in a landslide.

When you're dubbed the "Super Bowl or bust" franchise after all those sick moves, and you only get rated an 86 overall, that's disrespect.

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